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Importing Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

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While increasing our distributor base around the country we also transferred our importing experience to other product categories in order to help our customers. We now offer over 140 different types ...

Trade Compliance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Manufacturing, importing, distribution, or global supply-chain experience preferred. * European/global trade compliance exposure is a plus. * Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional ...

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While increasing our distributor base around the country we also transferred our importing experience to other product categories in order to help our customers. We now offer over 140 different types ...

Secondary responsibility is assisting both corporate and sales departments by assessing their business needs in areas such as customer agreements, contracts, new product releases, and importing and ...

Secondary responsibility is assisting both corporate and sales departments by assessing their business needs in areas such as customer agreements, contracts, new product releases, and importing and ...

To Discover more, please visit our website at Responsibilities • Communicate with overseas agents to initiate ocean import processing. • Customs clear importing goods through customs brokerage ...

Data Analysis Tutor

Oak Lawn, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Guides students through importing and cleaning data, calculating summary statistics, creating charts and dashboards, writing SQL queries for data retrieval, and presenting findings with actionable ...

Data Analysis Tutor

Chicago, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Guides students through importing and cleaning data, calculating summary statistics, creating charts and dashboards, writing SQL queries for data retrieval, and presenting findings with actionable ...

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Importing information

What is the difference between Importing vs Exporting?

AspectImportingExporting
Credentials/CertificationsCustoms broker license, trade compliance certificationsCustoms broker license, trade compliance certifications
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, ports, logistics companiesManufacturing plants, warehouses, ports
Employer & Industry UsageRetailers, import/export firms, freight forwardersManufacturers, exporters, international trade companies
Search & Comparison IntentPeople looking to understand import procedures or careersPeople interested in exporting goods or careers in export management

Importing involves bringing goods into a country, while exporting means sending goods out of a country. Both roles require knowledge of customs regulations and trade compliance, often sharing similar certifications. The main difference lies in the direction of goods flow and the industry focus, with importing centered on entry into a country and exporting on outbound trade. Understanding these distinctions helps businesses and professionals navigate international trade effectively.

What is the job of an importing?

The job of importing involves coordinating the shipment and receipt of goods from foreign suppliers, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, and managing logistics. Importing professionals often use tools like import documentation and tracking systems to facilitate smooth international trade operations.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Importing jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Importing job openings:

Infographic showing various Importing job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Staff Accountant

Brilliant Financial Staffing - IL

Oakbrook Terrace, IL • On-site

$30 - $34/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

***CONTRACT LENGTH: 6+ Months***


Overview:

Seeking a Staff Accountant to support a variety of accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/Billing, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role will have a strong focus on reconciling transactions and resolving integration issues between NetSuite and other financial systems.


Responsibilities:

  • Manage Accounts Payable activities, including reviewing and processing employee expense reports and assisting employees with expense-related questions and issues
  • Set up and maintain new employee expense profiles and ensure expense-related information is accurate and complete
  • Handle monthly Accounts Receivable and billing activities
  • Prepare and post journal entries accurately and in accordance with accounting procedures
  • Perform account and transaction reconciliations, researching discrepancies and making necessary corrections
  • Reconcile financial data between NetSuite and integrated third-party systems, identifying and resolving synchronization or posting issues
  • Reconcile two corporate credit card accounts, including manually importing transactions into NetSuite when system integrations are unavailable or not functioning properly
  • Export reports from various systems and use Excel to compare data, identify discrepancies, and validate financial information
  • Assist with month-end close activities as time permits, including reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting support


Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience working with NetSuite is required
  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and journal entries
  • Excel skills, including the ability to export reports, compare data, identify discrepancies, and perform data analysis
  • Accounting or Finance degree preferred, but equivalent hands-on accounting experience will be considered

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.